RNA, 5S ribosomal pseudogene 402 (RNA5SP402)

RNA, 5S ribosomal pseudogene 402 (abbreviated RNA5SP402) is a processed rRNA pseudogene corresponding to 5S ribosomal RNA, found in the human genome. Pseudogenes, such as RNA5SP402, are genomic DNA sequences similar to known genes but are non-functional due to mutations, deletions, or incomplete sequences, and they do not encode functional RNA or protein products[1][2][4]. While functional 5S rRNA genes play critical roles in the structure and function of ribosomes (as part of the large ribosomal subunit), pseudogenes like RNA5SP402 generally lack function and are not targets for therapeutics[1][3][5][7]. Some pseudogenes can act as regulators of gene expression—for example, by acting as competing endogenous RNAs—but there is no evidence RNA5SP402 has any such roles at present[6][8]. Key distinguishing points: - RNA5SP402 is a processed pseudogene, not a functional ribosomal RNA or a protein-coding gene. - It is not an established or likely drug target, nor is it implicated in any known biomarker or safety concern. - Pseudogenes as a class can sometimes have regulatory roles, especially in cancer and other diseases, but no clear evidence exists for RNA5SP402 specifically[6][8].

Other names

RNA5SP402RN5S402RNA, 5S ribosomal 402

None (not a drug target)